The Medal Race, concluding the Finn Gold Cup in Gaeta ITA, was sailed close to the boardwalks of the historical old town in a wind from the shore. Giles Scott GBR was the premature World Champion - his fourth in a row - before the last race already, and also Jonas Hoegh-Christensen DEN on rank 2 started with a sound advantage to the Medal Race that he completed as winner. In the tight battle for Bronze, it was Pieter-Jan Postma NED who defended the 3rd place. Tom Ramshaw CAN was 8th, Henry Sprague USA 66th.
The results, the final report and the video of the day.

The announced fresh wind filled in off Gaeta ITA after four light-wind days yesterday. The initial 15 kn freshened to up to 30 kn during the last three qualification races for today's Medal Race.
The defending Champion Giles Scott GBR among the best in the light-wind races went full-throttle and distanced his opponents clearly with the day ranks 7/1/1. With a 21 points' advance on Jonas Hoegh-Christensen DEN before the final race today, he cannot be overtaken and is the premature World Champion, his fourt title in a row. The Silver Medal will most probably go to the Dane who has a 14 points' lead on the 3rd Pieter-Jan Postma NED. The fight for Bronze however will be very exciting with Ioannis Mitakis GRE 3 points back and Jake Lilley AUS, Giorgio Poggi ITA and Fabien Pic FRA are not far behind and all have an option on the podium. In his first international Finn season, Tom Ramshaw CAN is among the 10 best with his 8th place. Philipp Kasueske GER, the high-flyer in the light wind leading before yesterday's races just made as 10th the cut for the Medal Race. Henry Sprague USA is 63rd.
The results, the daily news and the video of the day.

The light-wind conditions in Gaeta allowed for only one race at the Finn Worlds 2016. The top favorite Giles Scott GBR booked his first race win and moved up on rank 2 overall. Finishing on 2nd, the surprising Philipp Kasueske GER has taken the lead, replacing Deniss Karpak EST who descended on rank 3. No change with the best NorAms: Tim Ramshaw CAN is 6th, Henry Sprague USA 54th. The wind forecast for today is promising and three races are on the program. With the worst results being discarded after five races, some major changes in the rankings may be expected.
The daily news and the video of the day. The link to the overall ranking list was not operational this morning on the event website. Here a facebook copy.

Light wind again on the second day of the Finn Worlds in Gaeta and only one race could be completed.
Philipp Kasueske GER was the winner - his first success in a important international event - and he advanced on the 2nd rank overall. Deniss Karpak EST defended his first position overall. New on rank 3 is Piotr Kula POL. The favorite Giles Scott GBR, coming from behind after a mediocre first day, finished 2nd yesterday and is now on 7th overall, just behind Tom Ramshaw CAN on 6th. Henry Sprague USA is 54th.
The ranking list, the report and the event facebook page with the video of the day.

The World Championship 2016 of the Olympic Finn Class began yesterday in Gaeta (south of Rome) in light winds and summery temperatures. Two races were completed in a 6-8 kn breeze.
The top-favorite Giles Scott GBR was not yet up to speed with the ranks 38 and 5, while Deniss Karpak EST shined as men of the day with the positions 1 and 3. His advantage on the second-ranked Giorgio Poggi ITA is already 14 points. Pieter-Jan Postma NED follows on rank 3, Fabien Pic FRA is 4th.
The ranking list, the daily news and the event facebook page with the videos.

Today is day one of the Finn Gold Cup 2016, the World Championship of the Class, in Gaeta ITA. 84 participants from 28 nations are on the entry list, among them the big favorite Giles Scott GBR, winner of the last three Finn Worlds.
The wind forecast for the coming days predicts rather light wind conditions.
The event website.